How To Fix UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI012 - Saving the questionnaire layout was canceled by the user

UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Saving the questionnaire layout was canceled by the user

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UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI012 - Details

• The SAP error message "UWS_SURVEY_FORM_GUI012: Saving the questionnaire layout was canceled by the user" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Survey Management module when a user attempts to save changes to a questionnaire layout but cancels the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Cancellation: The most straightforward cause is that the user intentionally canceled the save operation, either by clicking a cancel button or closing the dialog without saving.
  System Timeout: If the system times out or if there is a session expiration, it may lead to the cancellation of the save operation.
  User Interface Issues: Sometimes, issues with the user interface or browser (if using a web-based interface) can lead to unexpected cancellations.
  Permissions: Lack of proper permissions to save changes might also lead to a situation where the user is unable to save the layout, although this typically results in a different error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry Saving: If the cancellation was unintentional, simply try to save